{"description":"Support for Sleep Number comfort and care. Learn how to find your Sleep Number Setting, relieve body aches, and clean your mattress.","id":204141528,"name":"Comfort & Care","sections":[{"articles":[{"body":"<p><strong><em>When you find your ideal Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting, you'll feel aligned, supported and comfortable. Your setting will likely change over time as your body and support needs change, yet whether it's your first or your 500th night in your bed, the steps to finding your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting will stay the same. Sleeping with a partner? They should follow these same steps to find their own setting.</em> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-x-large\"><strong>Steps to finding your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting</strong> </span></h2>\n<p>When you follow these steps, you’ll experience a range of Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> settings, from the firmest (100) to a very soft setting. Experiencing the entire range will make it easier to determine what level of support feels best to you.</p>\n<p>We’ll show you how to do this using the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> app or your remote.</p>\n<h3 class=\"wysiwyg-indent1\"><strong>1. Lie on your bed</strong></h3>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">With your remote in hand, lie down in your normal sleeping position—whether that’s your back, side or stomach. If you usually wake up in a different position than you fall asleep in, lie in your “waking up” position because that’s typically the one you spend the most time in at night.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">Make sure your pillow is fully supporting your head and neck.</p>\n<h3> <strong>2. Go to the “Find Your Sleep Number” feature on your remote</strong>\n</h3>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">On the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> app:</p>\n<ul class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Open your Bed Controls</li>\n<li>Select the Sleep Number tab</li>\n<li>Tap Help Me Find My Sleep Number<sup>®</sup>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">On your remote:</p>\n<ul class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Home button</li>\n<li>Select Sleep Number</li>\n<li>Press the Favorite button</li>\n<li>Select Find Your Sleep Number</li>\n<li>Select Continue</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\"> </p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">Depending on which model remote you have, this feature may be found in a slightly different menu.</p>\n<h3> <strong>3. Experience your bed getting firmer, then softer</strong>\n</h3>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">First, your bed will get firmer—increasing all the way to 100, the firmest Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. As the bed gets firmer, relax and pay attention to how your body feels.</p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\"> </p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">After reaching the firmest setting, your bed will get softer. Again, pay attention to how your body feels as the bed gets softer.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h3>\n<strong>4. Find your ideal level of support—your Sleep Number</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>setting</strong>\n</h3>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">The moment your body feels perfectly supported, with no discomfort at your pressure points, select Enter or press Stop. You have found your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting! Your app will automatically save this setting as your Favorite Sleep Number Setting. You can use your remote to save your setting too. </p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\"> </p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">For Sleep Number 360™ smart beds, next read about how you can turn on <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204218648-SleepIQ-App/articles/115000111913-Responsive-Air-\">Responsive Air™</a> to allow your bed to adjust to you while you sleep.</p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\"> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">What comfort and alignment look like</span></strong></h2>\n<p> <img src=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/assets/img/pages/mlp/back-pain/back-pain-WCMS2.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"548\" height=\"250\"></p>\n<p>At your ideal Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting your neck and back should be aligned in the same position as when you’re standing.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you sleep on your back, the mattress should “fill in” to support the small of your back.</li>\n<li>If you sleep on your side, the mattress should “fill in” to support the curves of your side.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Through the use of DualAir™ technology, the Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress conforms to your body—and gives you incredible comfort and support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e_Rq9fCSkAU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"></iframe></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Give your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting a few nights</strong></h2>\n<p>We recommend sleeping at your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting for two to five nights. If you’re not comfortable after that, try adjusting your setting by 5 or 10.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing your setting—for example, from 35 to 40—will provide a firmer mattress.</li>\n<li>Decreasing your setting—for example, from 35 to 30—will provide a softer mattress.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>How you feel in the morning is an indication of how well you slept. If you have the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> app, review your sleep score and data for a more detailed look at how you’re sleeping.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>When to change your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting</strong></h2>\n<p>The ability to adjust the firmness whenever you like is one of the main reasons so many Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress owners love their beds. As your comfort needs change, your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> bed can change with you.</p>\n<p>Your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting is based on a combination of:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body weight</li>\n<li>Volume of air in the air chamber of the mattress</li>\n<li>Your sleeping position</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, when any of these factors change for you, consider adjusting your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Losing and gaining weight</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">The Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress is similar to a scale. If you lose weight, you may need to lower your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. If you gain weight, you may want to increase your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Working out</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">If you’re sore after an intense workout or a new exercise routine, lower your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting by 5 to 10 for a softer sleep surface.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injury, illness and surgery</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">If you recently experienced an injury or are dealing with an illness or recovering from surgery, talk to your doctor if you’re having trouble sleeping. Also consider following the steps listed above to find your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting to help relieve new pressure points or other sensitivities in your body.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children and pets sharing your bed</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">If you share your bed with your children or pets, make sure your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting accommodates the added weight. Typically, smaller pets (20 lbs. or less) will not impact your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> bed owners who have children or larger pets sharing their bed often find that lowering their Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by five or ten helps everyone feel a bit more comfortable.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New sleeping position</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">Changing your sleeping position—for example, from back to side, side to stomach, etc.— can affect your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">When you sleep on your back your weight is more evenly distributed. If you change from sleeping on your back to your side, you might be more comfortable if you <em>increase</em> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting.</p>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">When you sleep on your side, your weight is more concentrated in certain parts of your body. If you change from sleeping on your side to your back, you might be more comfortable if you <em>decrease</em> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temperature changes</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">Changes in temperature can impact air volume in your mattress, which means you might need to adjust your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. For example, if you use a heated mattress pad, you may need to increase your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting to accommodate the decrease in air volume in your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weather and altitude changes</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">Significant changes in weather, climate or altitude may warrant changing your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<p> </p>","id":235185187,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":["ct-reward"],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235185187-Getting-comfortable-Your-Sleep-Number-Setting","title":"Getting comfortable - Your Sleep Number® Setting"},{"body":"<p><strong><em>The ability to adjust the firmness whenever you like is one of the main reasons so many Sleep Number</em></strong><strong><em><sup>® </sup></em></strong><strong><em>mattress owners love their beds. As your comfort needs change, bed can change with you.<br></em></strong></p>\n<p>Your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting is based on a combination of a few factors:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body weight</li>\n<li>Volume of air in the air chamber of the mattress</li>\n<li>Your sleeping position</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As your experience changes, you may consider adjusting your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. Follow the instructions on your app or remote to find your new Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. This will take a few minutes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>It’s OK if your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting isn’t the same setting you’ve been sleeping at. It’s possible for these factors to change over time. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Using a remote:</strong></h2>\n<p>Begin by lying on the bed in your preferred sleeping position.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Right/Left or side button to select your side of the bed.</li>\n<li>Press the Menu button to show the main menu.</li>\n<li>From the menu, choose Settings.</li>\n<li>In Settings, choose Find Your Sleep Number.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>\n<strong>Using the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup></strong><strong> app: </strong>\n</h2>\n<p>Begin by lying down in bed in your preferred sleeping positon.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in.</li>\n<li>Tap Bed Controls.</li>\n<li>Tap Find Your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> Setting.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Losing and gaining weight</strong></h2>\n<p>The Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress is similar to a scale. If you lose weight, you may need to lower your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. If you gain weight, you may want to increase your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<h2><strong>Working out</strong></h2>\n<p>If you’re sore after an intense workout or a new exercise routine, lower your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting by 5 to 10 for a softer sleep surface.</p>\n<h2><strong>Injury, illness and surgery</strong></h2>\n<p>If you recently experienced an injury or are dealing with an illness or recovering from surgery, talk to your doctor if you’re having trouble sleeping. Also, consider following the steps listed above to find your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting to help relieve new pressure points or other sensitivities in your body.</p>\n<h2><strong>Children and pets sharing your bed</strong></h2>\n<p>If you share your bed with your children or pets, make sure your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting accommodates the added weight. Typically, smaller pets (20 lbs. or less) will not impact your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> bed owners who have children or larger pets sharing their bed often find that lowering their Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by five or ten helps everyone feel a bit more comfortable.</p>\n<h2><strong>New sleeping position</strong></h2>\n<p>Changing your sleeping position—for example, from back to side, side to stomach, etc.— can affect your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>When you sleep on your back your weight is more evenly distributed. If you change from sleeping on your back to your side, you might be more comfortable if you <em>increase</em> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting.</li>\n<li>When you sleep on your side, your weight is more concentrated in certain parts of your body. If you change from sleeping on your side to your back, you might be more comfortable if you <em>decrease</em> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Temperature changes</strong></h2>\n<p>Changes in temperature can impact air volume in your mattress, which means you might need to adjust your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. For example, if you use a heated mattress pad, you may need to increase your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting to accommodate the decrease in air volume in your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress.</p>\n<h2><strong>Weather and altitude changes</strong></h2>\n<p>Significant changes in weather, climate or altitude may warrant changing your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For Sleep Number 360™ smart beds, we recommend turning on Responsive Air™ so that your bed can adjust to you while you sleep. This will help maintain the air pressure of your bed automatically. Read more about <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204218648-SleepIQ-App/articles/115000111913-Responsive-Air-\">Responsive Air</a>. </p>\n<p> </p>","id":235626167,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235626167-When-to-change-your-Sleep-Number-setting","title":"When to change your Sleep Number® setting"},{"body":"<p><em>Our remotes allow you to control the various features of your mattress and/or adjustable base. <br></em></p>\n<p>The first step to using your remote is pairing your remote. Check out <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204141568-Set-Up-Your-Bed/articles/360003538113-Set-Up-My-Remote\">Set Up My Remote</a> for help pairing your remote.</p>\n<p>If your bed has SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> technology or didn’t come with a remote, read <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204218648-SleepIQ-App/articles/234966088-Control-You-Bed\">SleepIQ<sup>®</sup>: Control Your Bed: controlling your bed through the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> App</a>.</p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Finding your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting</strong></span></h2>\n<p>Your app or remote allows you to control the ideal firmness and support of your mattress -- your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. Follow the instructions on either your remote or app to find your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. This process will take a few minutes.</p>\n<p>Begin by lying on the bed in your preferred sleeping position.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Side button to choose your side of the bed</li>\n<li>Press the Menu button to show the main menu</li>\n<li>From the menu, choose Settings</li>\n<li>In Settings, choose 'Find Your Sleep Number'</li>\n<li>Follow the instructions on your remote to find your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. This will take a few minutes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>It’s OK if your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting isn’t the same setting you found in the store. Give your body a little time to adjust. Soon you’ll be enjoying all the benefits of a better night’s sleep.</p>\n<h2><strong>Using a remote:</strong></h2>\n<p>Begin by lying on the bed in your preferred sleeping position.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Right/Left or side button to select your side of the bed.</li>\n<li>Press the Menu button to show the main menu.</li>\n<li>From the menu, choose Settings.</li>\n<li>In Settings, choose Find Your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup>.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Using the SleepIQ<sup>®</sup> app: </strong></h2>\n<p>Begin by lying on your bed in your preferred sleeping position.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in.</li>\n<li>Tap Bed Controls.</li>\n<li>Tap Find Your Sleep Number® Setting or use the arrows and tap Set to make micro adjustments. </li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Adjusting your FlexFit™ adjustable base</strong></h2>\n<p>Use the up and down arrows to adjust your bed position or choose from the menu of preset bed positions. </p>\n<h2><strong>Save a favorite bed position</strong></h2>\n<p>Adjust the bed to your Favorite position. Press the star button or hold down the button on top of your remote. The remote will prompt you to save the current position as your Favorite Setting. </p>\n<p>Flat and Favorite will operate the bed differently if you have a FlexTop<sup>®</sup> or Split King bed.</p>\n<p><strong>FlexTop<sup>®</sup> Size</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Favorite will operate both sides of the bed together, because the foot of the bed must adjust at the same time for this setting.</li>\n<li>Flat will return the foot to flat and the head of the selected side to flat. The other head will stay elevated until returned to flat on that side of the bed. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Split King</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can save a different Favorite setting for each side of the bed.</li>\n<li>Favorite and Flat will adjust each side of the bed independently. </li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Having app or remote issues?</strong></h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing any issues with your app or remote, please refer to articles within our <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204141508\">Fix a Problem</a> section.</p>","id":235185487,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":true,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235185487-Using-your-remote","title":"Using your remote"},{"body":"<p>If you are still experiencing pain after owning a Sleep Number bed, ask yourself the following question: </p>\n<p>Is the Pain the Same, Worse, New or Better, but not as improved as expected since purchasing your Sleep Number bed?</p>\n<p>We have some recommendations for you based on your answer.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Pain has increased</strong></h2>\n<p>It can take your body time to adjust to the new support offered by a Sleep Number ® bed. We recommend sleeping in the bed at least 30 nights to allow your body time to fully adjust to the new way your body is supported.</p>\n<p>Your body was used to your old bed and it can take time for your muscles to readjust to a new sleep surface. Your body may not be used to proper support and your muscles need to learn how to sleep properly. Your level of comfort can change while your body adjusts.</p>\n<p>The soreness you encounter from sleeping in the wrong position or firmness can be similar to the soreness you encounter any time you move your muscles in a new or unfamiliar way. You might not feel it immediately that day, but it may get progressively worse on the second or third day. It can take some time to bounce back from the discomfort even after you’ve changed the number. Of course, the time it takes to recover can vary from person to person.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h2><strong>Pain is the same</strong></h2>\n<p>Just like it took years for the pain to come on, it may take time for the pain to go away.</p>\n<p>It is best to keep the Sleep Number ® setting where it is right now to ensure your body can adjust. Within a few nights, you should notice the pain start to go away. If not, try to change the setting by 5 points or less and leave that setting for 3-5 nights.</p>\n<p>Most of our studies are based on a 4-6 week timeframe; this is why we give you a 100 night trial. We want you to have enough time to feel the full benefits of a better night’s sleep. This is not to say more severe/sensitive cases might not need more than the 4-6 weeks to achieve maximum relief.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h2><strong>Pain is in a different place</strong></h2>\n<p>It’s great our bed was able to correct the previous pain! Having new pain generally tells us that we need to walk through finding your Sleep Number ® setting.</p>\n<p>Sometimes if you adjust the setting in the right direction you will feel some relief, but if you don’t quite find the right setting you may not be hitting the fine line between comfort and support which can cause a new area can be affected.</p>\n<p>Now that you’ve found your ideal Sleep Number ® setting, you may need a different pillow for better alignment and support. Suggest PillowFit® at your local store or transfer to 6040 for sales</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h2><strong>Pain has decreased, but I’m still not comfortable</strong></h2>\n<p>Our studies were conducted over a 4-6 week period, and for some people it can take even longer to feel the maximum relief, depending on your individual body</p>\n<p>It is best to keep the Sleep Number ® setting where it is right now to ensure your body can adjust. With a few nights, you should notice the pain start to go away. If not, try to change the setting by 5 points and leave that setting for 3-5 nights.</p>\n<p>Most of our studies show that once you have found some relief, it will progressively get better over time.</p>\n<p>Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right setting that offers both pressure relief and enough support. Did you know you can stop on a setting between Sleep Numbers? I actually find I sleep best somewhere between 35 and 40.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our Comfort Specialists may have additional suggestions to help you get more comfortable.</p>","id":235233927,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235233927-Still-having-pain-after-owning-a-Sleep-Number-bed","title":"Still having pain after owning a Sleep Number bed"},{"body":"<section>\n<p><em>Snoring keeping you up at night? Rest easy with Partner Snore™ technology.</em></p>\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><strong>Nearly 45 percent of adults snore on occasion, and about 25 percent snore habitually.</strong></span></p>\n<p>It's a problem that can interrupt sleep for both the snorer and their partner. Luckily, changes in your sleep habits and solutions from Sleep Number, including our exclusive Partner Snore™ technology, can help you both get a better night's sleep.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Elevate your head.</strong></span></h2>\n<p>Reduce your partner's snoring even while they're asleep using Partner Snore technology. The Sleep Number FlexFit™ 2 and FlexFit™ 3 adjustable bases with Partner Snore technology let you raise your partner's head with a touch of a button. When their head is raised, they may breathe more easily and sleep more peacefully.</p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Change your sleep position.</strong></span></h2>\n<p>Sleeping on your back can be at the root of the problem, so try sleeping on your side or stomach to see if it makes a difference. A carefully fitted pillow designed to encourage a better sleeping posture can be a good solution. The Sleep Number Medi-Comfort Snore Reducer foam pillow is made of supportive memory foam, giving you proper alignment for you head and neck, and opening your airway so you can enjoy resful sleep.</p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Stay healthy.</strong></span></h2>\n<p>Snoring is predominant in people who are overweight. The good news is you can greatly reduce snoring with exercise and weight loss. It also happens more commonly with alcohol use or if you take relaxants near bedtime, so simply avoiding these can decrease snoring. Allergies, colds and other respiratory problems that cause congestion are also common factors.</p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>When to talk to your doctor.</strong></span></h2>\n</section>\n<section>\n<p>Snoring can be a symptom of serious medical issues like sleep apnea. Gone untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk of other health problems and in severe cases, even death can occur. Medical devices like C-pap machines and dental appliances can treat sleep conditions, so it's important to speak to your physician if snoring persists.</p>\n</section>","id":234965308,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/234965308-Reducing-snoring","title":"Reducing snoring"},{"body":"<p><em>If back pain is keeping you awake at night or getting in the way of deep, restful sleep, we have a few things you can try.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Adjust your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting</strong></h2>\n<p>Owning a Sleep Number mattress is a step in the right direction to finding comfort from back pain. While innerspring mattresses can unevenly distribute weight creating uncomfortable pressure points, the DualAir™ technology available in your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress allows you to adjust to your ideal level of firmness, comfort and support—your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting.</p>\n<p>Based on where your back hurts and your sleep position, we recommend you try the following adjustments to your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting. Whenever you adjust your Sleep Number, be sure to sleep at the new setting for a few nights.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>For upper back pain</strong></h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing pain in your upper back:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Back sleepers: Try <strong>increasing</strong> your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting by 5 or 10</li>\n<li>Side sleepers: Try <strong>increasing</strong> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by 5 or 10</li>\n<li>Stomach sleepers: Try <strong>decreasing</strong> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by 5 or 10</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The information in <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/230894168-Relieving-neck-and-shoulder-pain\"><u>Tips for Relieving Neck and Shoulder Pain</u></a> may also be helpful to you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>For lower back pain</strong></h2>\n<p>If you are experiencing pain in your lower back:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Back sleepers: Try <strong>decreasing </strong>your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting by 5 or 10</li>\n<li>Side sleepers: Try <strong>decreasing</strong> your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by 5 or 10</li>\n<li>Stomach sleepers: Try <strong>increasing </strong>your Sleep Number<sup>® </sup>setting by 5 or 10</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Try a different sleeping position</strong></h2>\n<p>Sleeping positions are not equal when it comes to good back health and a good night’s sleep.</p>\n<h3><strong>Side sleeping is best</strong></h3>\n<p>For the best back support, experts recommend sleeping on your side with your knees drawn up slightly toward your chest ( “fetal position”). If you found sleeping on your side uncomfortable with other mattresses, we recommend trying to sleep on your side in your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress. While lying on your side, explore how different Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> settings can reduce uncomfortable pressure points you may have experienced on your old mattress.</p>\n<p>Pillows can help make sleeping on your side even more comfortable. In addition to a pillow under your head, try placing a pillow between your knees to help keep your spine properly aligned and to reduce stress on your hips and lower back.</p>\n<h3><strong>Back sleepers may need extra support</strong></h3>\n<p>To ensure the best alignment while sleeping on your back, try putting a pillow under your knees and, perhaps, a small pillow under your lower back.</p>\n<h3><strong>Stomach sleeping</strong></h3>\n<p>Sleeping on your stomach is the least ideal position for relieving back pain. Though it may help reduce snoring, this position can strain your back and neck and cause restlessness. If you can’t sleep any other way, try placing a soft pillow under your stomach.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Contact a Sleep Professional</strong></h2>\n<p>If you still experience back pain after adjusting your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting and trying a different sleeping position, please contact us by phone or chat so we can help. We are committed to helping you get the best sleep of your life! </p>\n<p> </p>","id":230894128,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/230894128-Relieving-back-pain","title":"Relieving back pain"},{"body":"<p><em>Are you waking up to a stiff neck and aching shoulders? Find relief.</em> </p>\n<p>If you’re waking up to a stiff neck and tight, aching shoulders, there’s a good chance you’re either not sleeping on the right pillow or you’re sleeping too near or too far from the head of your bed. Why are pillows so important? In addition to being a comfy place to rest your head, a pillow helps keep your hips, back and neck aligned when you sleep. A pillow that doesn’t provide the right amount of support creates extra stress in the muscles in your neck, ultimately resulting in pain. </p>\n<p>Read these tips to understand what you can do to avoid waking up with neck and shoulder pain.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Check your alignment</strong></h2>\n<p>When lying on your bed, your pillow should help your head and neck maintain their alignment, same as if you were standing upright. Good alignment and support look like this: </p>\n<p> <img src=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/_ui/desktop/common/images/pages/2.5.5_Products_Pillows/Products_Pillows_photo2_loveexchange-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"485\" height=\"251\"></p>\n<p>If you can’t tell by feel, have someone look at your head and neck alignment on your current pillow. Show them the image above so they know what to look for.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Check your pillow placement</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>Placement under your head and neck</strong></p>\n<p>Take note of how you position yourself on your pillow when you get into bed at night. For full head and neck support, we recommend that the bottom of your pillow touch your shoulders.</p>\n<p>If you tend to burrow in your bed during the night, you might not be really using your pillow at all. Note whether your head and neck are actually on your pillow when you wake up. If not, try adjusting your position when you go to bed so that your pillow provides you support throughout the night.</p>\n<p><strong>Placement within your bed</strong></p>\n<p>Make sure the top of your pillow is one or two inches down from the head of your bed. This is especially important if you have a Sleep Number setting less than [X]. At any Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting, the edges of the bed will be slightly more firm than the middle of your side of the bed. This difference in softness may be more pronounced with lower Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> settings (less than X), making it easier for your head and neck to not be in alignment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Find the best pillow for you</strong></h2>\n<p>If you can’t seem to stay on your pillow while you sleep, it may be because your pillow is causing you discomfort and you roll off during sleep to relieve it.</p>\n<p>Because pillows are so easy to come by at many big box retailers, they’re often considered a quick and simple purchase—something you can just pick up without much thought. In reality, your pillow should be a carefully considered purchase, just like your mattress.</p>\n<p>A pillow should both feel good and provide adequate support for your head and neck. The best way to tell if a pillow will work for you is to try it in a bed in your normal sleeping position.</p>\n<p><strong>Visit a Sleep Number</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> store</strong></p>\n<p>If you can, we recommend you <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/find-mattress-stores\"><u>visit a Sleep Number</u><sup>®</sup><u> store</u></a> to find your ideal pillow. Our Sleep Professionals can help you find a pillow that’s the right firmness, fill and fit for you. You can test a variety of pillows while lying on a Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress.</p>\n<p><strong>Take our online PillowFit</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> quiz</strong></p>\n<p>Can’t make it to a Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> store? Take our <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/find-best-pillow\"><u>online PillowFit</u><sup>®</sup><u> Quiz</u></a> for pillow recommendations based on how you sleep, the type of fill you prefer and more.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>When to buy a new pillow</strong></h2>\n<p>We recommend you replace your pillow every two years or when your pillow has obvious signs of wear and aging. Whenever you purchase a new mattress, also consider a new pillow. Every mattress supports your body differently, and can change the alignment of your head and neck.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Reminder: Mind your posture</strong></h2>\n<p>If you spend a large part of your day at a desk or in front of a computer screen, you likely sit slightly hunched over at least part of the day, which creates extra tension and stress in your shoulders and neck, which affects your sleep. Maintaining good posture throughout the day and taking regular breaks to stretch can help reduce tension so you sleep better. </p>","id":230894168,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/230894168-Relieving-neck-and-shoulder-pain","title":"Relieving neck and shoulder pain"},{"body":"<div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"><em>Suggestions to help you and your partner sleep more comfortably.</em></div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2\"> </div>\n<h2 class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<strong><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-x-large\">Sleeping Too Hot</span></span></strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong><span class=\"ms-rteFontSize-3\"><br></span></strong></span>\n</h2>\n<p>Sleeping too warm is actually a sign that the mattress is doing what it is supposed to; providing proper support! The Sleep Number mattress contours closely to your body, which means that your body is in contact with more of the mattress than if you were sleeping on an innerspring. This reduces pressure points on your body, allowing for improved circulation. The combination of improved circulation and more overall support (contact with the mattress) may cause some individuals to sleep warmer.</p>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> </div>\n<blockquote dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"><em><strong>Did You Know?: </strong>Your body's core temperature drops as you fall deeper asleep. At the same time your skin temperature rises. For some people, \"sleeping warm\" is a sign they are getting deep, restful sleep.</em></div>\n</blockquote>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> </div>\n<h2 class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"><strong>Here are a few tips to try if you are uncomfortably warm:</strong></h2>\n<h3 class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2 wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>1. Look for a heat source<br></strong>Check to see if there is a heat source under or close to your Sleep Number bed (For example a vent)</h3>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<h3 class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>2. Move the mattress comfort pad<br></strong>If you have a pillow top-style mattress, the foam topper pad can retain and reflect heat while you sleep. To reduce this extra warmth, remove the foam comfort pad which rests on top of the air chambers and place it underneath the air chambers.</h3>\n<h3 class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>3. Swap out your bedding<br></strong>Often times, the type of bedding that a person uses contributes to the warmth of the bed. If you find the bed to be warm, we suggest using 100% cotton bedding. This includes your mattress pad, sheets, blanket and comforter. Many people prefer an open weave cotton blanket. </h3>\n</div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> </div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> </div>\n<h2 class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-3\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-x-large\"><strong>Sleeping Too Cold</strong><strong> </strong></span></h2>\n<h2><strong>If you find yourself shivering or waking up cold during the night, here are a couple of tips to try:</strong></h2>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<h3 class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2 wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>1. Take a warm shower before bed<br></strong>Showering warms your skin, which actually lowers your internal body temperature. A cooler internal temp helps bring on sleepiness.</h3>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2 wysiwyg-indent4\"> </div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<h3 class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>2.</strong> <strong>Skip exercise and large meals before bed<br></strong>Exercising before bed can raise your internal temperature, making it harder to fall asleep. A big meal can also elevate your body temperature and interfere with sleep.</h3>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2 wysiwyg-indent4\"> </div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<h3 class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">\n<strong>3.</strong> <strong>Swap out your bedding<br></strong>If the tips above don't seem to cut it, try switching out your bedding to some warmer options. Give flannel sheets a try, add another blanket or try a blanket with a tighter weave to trap more body heat.</h3>\n</div>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent5\"> </p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteFontSize-2\">\n<h2><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">Choose bedding solutions to sleep just right.</span></strong></h2>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent3\">Sleep Number also has several solutions to help keep you both sleeping just right all night.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/All-Bedding/Mattress-PadsLayers/p/dualtemp3\">DualTemp<sup>™</sup></a> layer allows you to heat or cool each side of the bed with active air technology, so you can both sleep exactly the way you like.</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/Bedding/SheetsPillowcases/p/sheets-inbalance\">In Balance<sup>™</sup></a> bedding adapts to you. It absorbs excess heat, and then releases it back as your body gets cooler in the early morning hours.</li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/Bedding/ComfortersBlankets/p/Comforter-CYPC\">Create Your Perfect Comforter<sup>™</sup></a> allows you to customize your warmth on each side of the bed.</li>\n<li>Shop the new <a href=\"%20https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/360\">360™ Sma</a><a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/sn/en/360\">rt Bed</a> with advanced comfort, cooling and footwarming features.\n<p> </p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>","id":235185967,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":["mattress pad"],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235185967-Sleeping-too-hot-or-too-cold","title":"Sleeping too hot or too cold"},{"body":"<p><em>Feel like you</em><em>’re sleeping higher or lower in your bed than your partner? Here</em><em>’s what to do about it. </em></p>\n<p>Sleeping on a Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress or a Sleep Number 360™ smart bed is a totally unique experience. DualAir™ technology allows you and your partner to both enjoy the feeling of being cradled as you sleep at your individual Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> settings. Our Sleep Professionals like to say that with a Sleep Number mattress, you don’t sleep on the bed—you sleep <em>in</em> the bed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">If your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting is low</span></strong></h2>\n<p>The lower your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> setting, the softer your mattress, and the more deeply cradled “in” your side of the bed you’ll sleep. This may make you feel like you’re lower in your bed, or as if sleeping at a different height than your sleep partner. Lower Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> settings may also create a mattress that’s higher at the outer edge of the bed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">Body type and sleeping level</span></strong></h2>\n<p>Different body types can cause one partner to be supported and cradled lower or higher in a bed than the other. If this describes you, please <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/contact-us\"><u>contact Customer Service</u></a>. A Sleep Professional can offer solutions to help you sleep better together.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Air loss</strong></span></h2>\n<p>If one of you must often re-inflate your side of the bed, or one side of the bed is softer when you wake up than when you went to bed, your bed may be losing air. Read the <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204141508-Fix-a-Problem/articles/360015837314-My-Bed-Is-Losing-Air\"><u>Troubleshooting Air Loss</u></a> article to help you identify whether this is the problem you’re having. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Uneven base</strong></span></h2>\n<p>Whether your mattress sits on a Sleep Number modular or integrated base, a FlexFit™ adjustable base, a FlexFit™ smart adjustable base or you provided your own frame and base, make sure your base</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is on a level floor</li>\n<li>Is assembled correctly</li>\n<li>Has secure legs and other supports that do not wobble or otherwise allow the bed to move</li>\n<li>Is not damaged, cracked or broken in any way</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you own a Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> modular or integrated base or a FlexFit™ adjustable base or a FlexFit™ smart adjustable base and believe your base is damaged, please <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/contact-us\"><u>contact Customer Service</u></a> for additional help with troubleshooting and to determine if you need to order a replacement part.</p>\n<p>If you are using your own base, make sure it provides a firm, flat surface for your mattress. <a href=\"https://www.sleepnumber.com/contact-us\"><u>Contact Customer Service</u></a> for more information about whether your base is recommended for use with your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress. </p>","id":230894328,"section_id":206666767,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/230894328-Sleeping-lower-or-higher-than-your-partner","title":"Sleeping lower or higher than your partner"}],"categoryId":204141528,"id":206666767,"name":"Comfort","snUrl":"/support/sections/206666767-Comfort"},{"articles":[{"body":"<h2>Cleaning the Mattress Surface (Traditional Sleep Number beds)</h2>\n<p>Follow these simple steps to clean the surface of your mattress:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove all bedding from the mattress.</li>\n<li>Completely unzip the top panel of your mattress cover.</li>\n<li>Spot clean the mattress cover with a solution of mild detergent and warm water and/or sparkling water. A soft-bristled brush may be used to clean the mattress cover.</li>\n</ol>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">Note: To avoid shrinking the mattress cover do not saturate the fabric.</p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Lay the mattress cover flat to air dry.</li>\n<li>Once finished air drying, zip the top panel of your mattress cover onto your bed.</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Cleaning the Mattress Surface (Sleep Number 360 beds)</h2>\n<p>Due to how they are designed Sleep Number does not ask customers to disassemble or unzip their 360 mattresses.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove any bedding from your 360 mattress.</li>\n<li>Spot clean the mattress cover with a solution of mild detergent and warm water and/or sparkling water. A soft-bristled brush may be used to clean the mattress cover.</li>\n</ol>\n<p class=\"wysiwyg-indent4\">Note: To avoid shrinking the mattress cover do not saturate the fabric.</p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Allow the areas you spot cleaned to fully air dry before placing any bedding on the 360 mattress.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>CAUTION: Machine washing, drying cleaning, or heat-drying could cause damage to the cover and will void the warranty. Do not apply stain-guard, as it may cause yellowing of the fabric.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Cleaning Loose Dirt and Debris</h2>\n<p>A vacuum with a non-bristled attachment can be used to clean up dirt and debris in or on the mattress. Do not use a vacuum directly on the mattress as it may cause damage.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Eliminating Odors</h2>\n<p>If you notice slight odors in the mattress, dryer sheets can be tucked beneath the top panel of your mattress cover (for non-360 beds) or under your mattress pad/fitted sheet (360 beds) until the odor dissipates.</p>\n<p>CAUTION: Do not use air-freshener sprays on the mattress as they could saturate the fabric and cause it to shrink, or stain the fabric.</p>","id":360018926914,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/360018926914-Cleaning-Your-Mattress","title":"Cleaning Your Mattress"},{"body":"<h2>\n<strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">Total Protection Mattress Pad</span></strong><br>Follow these instructions for cleaning your Total Protection Mattress Pad.</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Machine wash cold with mild detergent</li>\n<li>Tumble dry low gentle</li>\n<li>Do NOT bleach, iron or dry clean</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>\n<br><strong><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\">Other Mattress Pads and Layers</span></strong>\n</h2>\n<p>​</p>\n<table class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteTable-6 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ms-rteTableOddRow-6\" style=\"height: 57px;\">\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableOddCol-6\" style=\"height: 57px; width: 198px;\">\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Total Encasement Mattress Cover</span></font></span></p>\n</td>\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableEvenCol-6\" style=\"height: 57px; width: 464px;\">\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Machine wash separately in warm water with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry. Avoid excessive heat, remove promptly from dryer. Do not bleach​.</span></font></span></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"ms-rteTableOddRow-6\" style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteTableEvenCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 198px;\">\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Sleep Number Kids Mattress Pad</span></font></span></p>\n</td>\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableOddCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 464px;\">\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font face=\"Arial\"><font class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" size=\"2\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Machine wash, cold water, using a mild detergent.</span></font><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> Do not bleach.</span></font><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\"><font size=\"2\"> </font></span><font class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" size=\"2\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Dry on lowest heat setting until thoroughly dry.</span></font></span></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableEvenRow-6\" style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableEvenCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 198px;\" rowspan=\"1\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">In Balance Layer</span></font></td>\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableOddCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 464px;\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>Machine wash warm, gentle. Tumble dry low for 2-3 cycles to ensure fill is completely dry. Do not bleach, dry clean, iron or steam</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"ms-rteTableOddRow-6\" style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteTableEvenCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 198px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">CoolFit Foam Layer</span></font></span></td>\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableOddCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 464px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font class=\"font6\" size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><u class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Cover:</u></font><font face=\"Arial\"><font class=\"font5 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" size=\"2\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> Wash in warm water. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach.</span><br class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\"></font><font class=\"font6 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" size=\"2\"><u class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Foam Layer:</u></font><font class=\"font5 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\" size=\"2\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\"> Spot clean with mild detergent. Air dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not machine wash or dry clean</span></font></font></span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr class=\"ms-rteTableEvenRow-6\" style=\"height: 60px;\">\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteTableEvenCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 198px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Warming Layer</span></font></span></td>\n<td class=\"xl66 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteTableOddCol-6\" style=\"height: 60px; width: 464px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\"><font size=\"2\" face=\"Arial\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2\">Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not Bleach, Dry Clean, Iron or Steam.</span></font></span></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>","id":234964828,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/234964828-Cleaning-your-mattress-pad","title":"Cleaning your mattress pad"},{"body":"<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><em><strong>See the table below for specific care and cleaning instructions for your pillow.</strong></em></span></h2>\n<table style=\"width: 556px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>AirFit Adjustable Pillow with CoolFit Foam</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Remove and machine wash, cold water, delicate cycle. Line dry. Do not<br> bleach. <br> <u>Pillow:</u> Spot clean with mild detergent. Do not saturate. Air dry away from direct<br> sunlight and heat. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>AirFit Adjustable Pillow with European White Goose Down</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean with mild detergent. Do not saturate. Air dry. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>AirFit Adjustable Pillow with Memory Fiber</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean with mild detergent. Do not saturate. Air dry. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>CoolFit Foam Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, tumble dry low. Do not use bleach.</p>\n<p><u>Pillow:</u> Spot Clean with mild detergent, air dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>​ComfortFit Pillow </p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean only​</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Down (Adult &amp; Kids)</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>We recommend using a pillow protector, but if you need to wash; machine wash using a commercial-size front-loading washer in warm water, delicate cycle, with mild detergent. Tumble try regular heat. Repeat cycle as needed until fill is completely dry. Remove promptly.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Down Alternative (Adult &amp; Kids)</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>We recommend using a pillow protector, but if you need to wash; machine wash using a commercial-size front-loading washer in warm water, delicate cycle, with mild detergent. Tumble try regular heat. Repeat cycle as needed until fill is completely dry. Remove promptly.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>In Balance Classic Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Wash in commercial front-loading washer with warm water and mild detergent. Tumble dry low. Repeat cycle as needed until fill is completely dry. Remove promptly.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>In Balance Gusset and Contour Pillows</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Remove and wash in mild detergent with warm water. Tumble dry low. <u>Foam Insert:</u> Spot clean with mild detergent and warm water, air dry at room temp away from direct sunlight and heat.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Memory Fiber Curved Support Pillow</p>\n<p>(Adult &amp; Kids)</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean only using a mild detergent. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Memory Fiber CPAP Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean only using a mild detergent. Do not machine wash or dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Pillowology Down, Down Alternative, Custom Contour &amp; Memory Fiber</p>\n<p>Inner​ Cores</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>​Down &amp; Alternative: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, do not bleach, do not dry clean</p>\n<p>Memory Fiber - Machine wash, tumble dry, do not bleach</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>​Pillowology PlushFit Foam</p>\n<p>Inner Core</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>​Cover: Machine wash in gentle cycle, warm water, mild detergent, no bleach. Tumble dry on low or line dry. Avoid excessive heat. Remove promplty from dryer.</p>\n<p>Foam: Remove cover and spot clean only.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Pillowology Down &amp; Down Alternative and Memory Fiber </p>\n<p>Outer Core​</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Machine washable​</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>​Pillowology Dual Support</p>\n<p>Outer Core</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>​Shell: Machine wash seperately in commercial front load washer. Gentle cycle, warm water, mild detergent, no bleach. Tumble dry on low or line dry. Avoid excessive heat. Remove promptly from dryer.</p>\n<p>Foam: Remove from shell and spot clean only</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Body Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Wedge Pillow </p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, Tumble dry low. Do not attempt to machine wash foam. If foam becomes soiled, spot clean only with mild detergent.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Knee Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, Tumble dry low. Do not attempt to machine wash foam. If foam becomes soiled, spot clean only with mild detergent.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Lumbar Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, Tumble dry low. Do not attempt to machine wash foam. If foam becomes soiled, spot clean only with mild detergent.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>U-Neck Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, Tumble dry low. Do not attempt to machine wash foam. If foam becomes soiled, spot clean only with mild detergent.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Elliptical Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p><u>Cover:</u> Machine wash warm, Tumble dry low. Do not attempt to machine wash foam. If foam becomes soiled, spot clean only with mild detergent.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Boomerang Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Cover: machine wash in cold water with mild detergent; tumble dry on low.</p>\n<p>Pillow: If needed, machine wash in a commercial-size, front-loading washer, in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry on low with clean tennis balls. Do not bleach, dry-clean, iron or steam</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Tech-E Pillow</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean only</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Tech-E Lap Desk</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>Spot clean only</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 172.5px;\">\n<p>Sleep Number Kids Lounge Pillow​</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 65.5px;\">\n<p>​Spot clean only with mild soapy solution</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>","id":235566728,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235566728-Cleaning-your-pillow","title":"Cleaning your pillow"},{"body":"<h2><strong>Bedding Collection Cleaning Instructions</strong></h2>\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-medium\">All sheets, pillowcases, pillow protectors, non-foam mattress pads, non-filled blankets and duvets should be washed before use to remove any post production chemicals and dirt. Sheets and Duvets must be washed before use because they are cut larger at the factory to allow for shrinkage, and they may not fit your bed properly until they are washed.<br><br>See the table below to find specific care instructions for your bedding items.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 16px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\" width=\"117\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"> </span></td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Product</strong></span></td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\" width=\"464\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Instructions</strong></span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 64px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 182px;\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"117\">\n<h3><strong>Comforters</strong></h3>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 64px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Ultra-Light Down Alternative Comforter</span></td>\n<td style=\"height: 64px;\" width=\"464\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Machine wash using a commercial-size, front loading washer &amp; dryer. Wash &amp; rinse in cold water, gentle cycle, with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Do not dry clean, bleach, iron or steam.</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Create Your Perfect Comforter Cover &amp; Inserts</span></td>\n<td style=\"height: 86px;\" width=\"464\">\n<p><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Machine wash using a commercial-size, front-loading washer and dryer; wash and rinse in cold water, gentle cycle with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls, turning frequently to avoid scorching or professionally dry clean. Do not bleach. ​</span></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Pur-Down Comforter</span></td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\"><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-small\">Machine wash in cold water, gently cycle with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not bleach, iron or steam</span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 54px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 263px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<h3><strong>Blankets</strong></h3>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\">Percale Coverlet</td>\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\" width=\"464\">\n<p>Machine wash in cold water, with mild detergent, on gentile cycle with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low heat. Remove promptly.</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Warming Blanket</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash cold or warm. Tumble dry low until completely dry. Do not bleach or iron.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\">​Ultraplush Throw</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">​Machine wash cold, line dry (tumble dry is NOT recommended as this will cause matting)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 16px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\">In Balance Blanket</td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 81px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 81px;\">\n<p>Smart Classics Blanket</p>\n<p><strong>Purchased After 9/8/2015</strong></p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 81px;\" width=\"464\">\n<p>Machine wash in cold water, with mild detergent, on gentle cycle with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low heat. Remove promptly</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\" rowspan=\"1\">Kids Blanket</td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">Machine wash on gentle cycle in cold water with like colors. Tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly from dryer. Avoid using fabric softeners, dryer sheets or bleach.​</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 295px;\" rowspan=\"6\" width=\"117\">\n<h3><strong>Mattress Pads / Layers</strong></h3>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\">Total Encasement Mattress Cover</td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash separately in warm water with mild detergent. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry. Avoid excessive heat, remove promptly from dryer. Do not bleach​.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 81px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 81px;\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p>​Total Protection Mattress Pad</p>\n<p>(2016 Version)</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 81px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">​Machine wash cold with mild detergent. Tumble dry low gentle. Do NOT bleach, iron or dry clean.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 54px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\">\n<p>Sleep Number Kids Mattress Pad</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 54px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash, cold water, using a mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry on lowest heat setting until thoroughly dry.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\">​In Balance Layer</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">​Maching wash warm, gentle. Tumble dry low for 2-3 cycles to ensure fill is completely dry. Do not bleach, dry clean, iron or steam</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\">CoolFit Foam Layer</td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px;\" width=\"464\">\n<u>Cover:</u> Wash in warm water. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach.<br><u>Foam Layer:</u> Spot clean with mild detergent. Air dry away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not machine wash or dry clean</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Warming Layer</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not Bleach, Dry Clean, Iron or Steam.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 16px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\"> </td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\"> </td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\" width=\"464\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 28.1719px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 60.1719px;\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"117\">\n<h3><strong>Bed Skirts</strong></h3>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 28.1719px;\">NEW Smart Skirt</td>\n<td style=\"height: 28.1719px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry, low heat. Cool iron bed skirt drop when necessary</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Smart Skirt</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry, low heat. Cool iron bed skirt drop when necessary</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 16px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\"> </td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\"> </td>\n<td style=\"height: 16px;\" width=\"464\"> </td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 256px;\" rowspan=\"7\" width=\"117\">\n<h3><strong>Sheet Sets</strong></h3>\n</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Lyocell Ultimate</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash gentle cycle in cold water with mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Tumple dry on low heat or line dry.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Smart Classics Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash in cold water with like colors. Tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly from dryer. Avoid using fabric softeners, dryer sheets or bleach.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">In Balance Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash in a front loading washing in cold water with mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 64px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 64px;\">Winter Soft Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 64px;\" width=\"464\">Wash and dry separately from other fabrics as this fabric tends to attract lint from other fabrics. Wash in cold (not warm or hot) water, tumble dry on low heat. Do not bleach. Do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets, as these can cause excess shedding.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\">Comfort Dry Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" width=\"464\">Machine wash separately in cold water. Tumble dry on low heat; remove promptly from dryer. Avoid using fabric softener, dryer sheets or bleach.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\">​Percale Cotton Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">​Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Wash with like colors. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean or bleach. Warm iron when needed.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 32px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\">​Sleep Number Kids Sheets</td>\n<td style=\"height: 32px;\" rowspan=\"1\" width=\"464\">Machine wash in cold water with like colors. Tumble dry on low heat, remove promptly from dryer. Avoid using fabric softeners, dryer sheets or bleach.​</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>","id":235185427,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235185427-Cleaning-your-bedding","title":"Cleaning your bedding"},{"body":"<p><iframe src=\"https://zingtree.com/deploy/tree.php?z=embed&amp;tree_id=298439487000&amp;style=panels&amp;persist_names=Restart&amp;persist_node_ids=1\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\">\n</iframe></p>\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"https://zingtree.com/js/iframeResizerSmart.js\"></script>\n<script type=\"text/javascript\">// <![CDATA[\niFrameResize();\n// ]]></script>","id":234964868,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":[],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/234964868-Cleaning-Your-DualTemp-Layer","title":"Cleaning Your DualTemp™ Layer"},{"body":"<p><em>Learn how to reduce allergens that interfere with your sleep</em></p>\n<p>Do allergies keep you up at night? In fact, 75% of allergy sufferers report sleep disturbances due to allergies. Here are a few tips to help Allergies are a complex issue with many different factors possibly contributing to irritation—especially at night when you’re trying to sleep. Before placing the “blame” on one specific factor, we recommend experimenting with how different changes to your lifestyle, your bedroom and your home can help reduce allergens in your bedroom, so you can hopefully sneeze less and snooze more.</p>\n<p>If you are a new Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> owner and think your mattress is contributing to your allergies, please also read the article on <a href=\"http://www.sleepnumber.com/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/235185187-Getting-comfortable-Your-Sleep-Number-Setting\"><u>Getting Comfortable in Your New Bed </u></a>in addition to the recommendations below. And, as always, please contact Customer Service if you are having trouble getting comfortable.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Deep clean your space</strong></h2>\n<p>A deep clean of your bedroom can help remove allergens. Set aside time to</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mop or vacuum your bedroom floors (see “Consider filtering devices” below)</li>\n<li>Wipe off or vacuum any furniture in your room (see “Consider filtering devices” below)</li>\n<li>Wipe down surfaces, like tops of doors, windowsills and walls with a damp cloth to trap particles</li>\n<li>Vacuum the top of your Sleep Number<sup>®</sup> mattress (see “Consider filtering devices” below)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Make small lifestyle changes</strong></h2>\n<p>Small changes to your routine can decrease your exposure to allergens.</p>\n<h2><strong>Sleep with the windows closed<br></strong></h2>\n<p>To keep pollen from entering your room, even if your windows have screens, sleep with the windows closed.</p>\n<h2><strong>Keep pets out of your bedroom<br></strong></h2>\n<p>You might not realize you’re affected by pet dander; so it’s best to keep your pet out of your bedroom if your sleep is suffering.</p>\n<h2><strong>Wash clothing in hot water<br></strong></h2>\n<p>Many allergens can be eliminated by washing clothes and sheets in hot water. Using the dryer will also help you avoid mold and pollen, which can accumulate on clothes or sheets hung outdoors.</p>\n<h2><strong>Take a shower before bed<br></strong></h2>\n<p>Showering at night will wash away the day—along with any pollen or irritating substances that have collected on your skin—and can improve the quality of your sleep..</p>\n<h2><strong>Bathe pets and wash stuffed animals frequently<br></strong></h2>\n<p>Give pets a weekly bath and try to wash your kids’ stuffed toys when you wash their bedding. Stuffed animals are an excellent breeding ground for dust mites.</p>\n<h2><strong>Undress in another room<br></strong></h2>\n<p>Change your clothes in the bathroom to ensure that pollen or other allergens from outside don’t transfer from your clothes to your bedroom.</p>\n<h2><strong>Avoid going outdoors early in the morning <br></strong></h2>\n<p>If you like to walk or exercise outdoors in the morning, we recommend waiting until after 10 a.m., as pollen counts are often highest from 5–10 a.m. Exercising indoors before 10 a.m. is also a good option.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><span class=\"wysiwyg-font-size-large\"><strong>Consider an air filter</strong><strong><br></strong></span></h2>\n<p>A few long-term investments in products designed to help eliminate allergens could improve not only your days, but also your sleep. </p>\n<h3><strong>Get a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter</strong></h3>\n<p>A vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter will remove 99.7 percent of small particles from your carpet, mattress or other surfaces that could contribute to allergies. </p>\n<h3>\n<strong>Explore getting a</strong> <strong>HEPA air purifier</strong>\n</h3>\n<p>These types of air purifiers A <strong>HEPA air purifier</strong> will help trap particles like pollen, pet dander, and dust mites.</p>\n<h3><strong>Invest in a dehumidifier</strong></h3>\n<p>If you don't air condition your house, a <strong>dehumidifier</strong> will make a big difference, especially if you don’t air condition your house. Dust mites and other allergens thrive in humidity over 50%.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>","id":230551947,"section_id":206658048,"label_names":["test"],"promoted":false,"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care/articles/230551947-Reduce-allergens-in-your-bedroom","title":"Reduce allergens in your bedroom"}],"categoryId":204141528,"id":206658048,"name":"Care","snUrl":"/support/sections/206658048-Care"}],"snUrl":"/support/categories/204141528-Comfort-Care"}